ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III
Department/Bureau: Bureau of Water Quality?s Division of Environmental Assessment
Open: May 2, 2017 Close: May 22, 2017
Class Code: 9253 Location: Portland
Position Number: 08300-1976 Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Grade: 23 Salary Range: $37,315.20 - $50,502.40
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III
The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking to fill an Environmental Specialist III vacancy in the Bureau of Water Quality?s Division of Environmental Assessment in Portland.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position provides direct support for the Nonpoint Source Program, which administers federal water quality grants authorized under Sections 319 and 604(b) of the Clean Water Act. Funds are passed through to organizations (usually 8 - 12 per year) working to protect or restore surface waters all over the State of Maine. Typical sub-grant recipients include municipalities and Soil & Water Conservation Districts. This position provides technical assistance to prospective grantees and serves as an Agreement Administrator on grant projects to ensure that work is effective at protecting or restoring water quality and that it meets state and federal guidelines. The position also conducts stream water quality monitoring and habitat assessment, lake watershed surveys and watershed analysis to identify pollution sources and stressors and supports the development and implementation of watershed-based plans. For more information, please contact Wendy Garland at(207) 615-2451.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A six (6) year combination of education and/or experience in environmental, biological, physical science, or engineering which includes two (2) years of environmental experience. Qualifying education must include at least 15 credit hours of science or engineering coursework from an accredited educational institution.
Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills and experience:
?Knowledge and interest in watershed management and nonpoint source pollution issues.
? Experience working cooperatively with diverse stakeholders, including municipalities, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, local resource stewardship groups and private landowners.
? Strong communication skills, customer service skills, management skills and group leadership abilities.
? Demonstration of strong personal initiative and work ethic.
? Ability to think creatively when identifying and analyzing problems.
? Familiarity with water quality monitoring and Best Management Practices to address NPS pollution.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Interested applicants need to complete and submit a Direct Hire Application, cover letter and a detailed resume to:
Natural Resources Service Center
Bonnie Gray, HR Manager
155 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0155
You may email all of the required documentation to: NRSCdirecthireapplications@maine.gov - OR - you may fax your material to 207-287-2216.
All Direct Hire Application materials must be received no later than 5:00 pm on the closing date of this posting. Direct Hire Application forms can be obtained by accessing the NRSC website at http://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/application.shtml or by contacting the NRSC Personnel Office at 624-6370.
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Benefits:
Value of State?s share of Employee?s Retirement = 15.85% of pay
Value of State-paid Dental Insurance: $13.13 biweekly
Value of State-paid Health Insurance**:
Level 1: 100% State Contribution = $427.57 biweekly (employee pays nothing)
Level 2: 95% State Contribution = $406.19 biweekly (Employee pays: 5%)
Level 3: 90% State Contribution = $384.81 biweekly (Employee pays: 10%)
Level 4: 85% State Contribution = $363.43 biweekly (Employee pays: 15%)
*Active State employees will remain at their current level, based on wages and status with regard to the health credit premium program.
Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III
Department/Bureau: Bureau of Water Quality?s Division of Environmental Assessment
Open: May 2, 2017 Close: May 22, 2017
Class Code: 9253 Location: Portland
Position Number: 08300-1976 Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Grade: 23 Salary Range: $37,315.20 - $50,502.40
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III
The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking to fill an Environmental Specialist III vacancy in the Bureau of Water Quality?s Division of Environmental Assessment in Portland.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position provides direct support for the Nonpoint Source Program, which administers federal water quality grants authorized under Sections 319 and 604(b) of the Clean Water Act. Funds are passed through to organizations (usually 8 - 12 per year) working to protect or restore surface waters all over the State of Maine. Typical sub-grant recipients include municipalities and Soil & Water Conservation Districts. This position provides technical assistance to prospective grantees and serves as an Agreement Administrator on grant projects to ensure that work is effective at protecting or restoring water quality and that it meets state and federal guidelines. The position also conducts stream water quality monitoring and habitat assessment, lake watershed surveys and watershed analysis to identify pollution sources and stressors and supports the development and implementation of watershed-based plans. For more information, please contact Wendy Garland at(207) 615-2451.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A six (6) year combination of education and/or experience in environmental, biological, physical science, or engineering which includes two (2) years of environmental experience. Qualifying education must include at least 15 credit hours of science or engineering coursework from an accredited educational institution.
Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills and experience:
?Knowledge and interest in watershed management and nonpoint source pollution issues.
? Experience working cooperatively with diverse stakeholders, including municipalities, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, local resource stewardship groups and private landowners.
? Strong communication skills, customer service skills, management skills and group leadership abilities.
? Demonstration of strong personal initiative and work ethic.
? Ability to think creatively when identifying and analyzing problems.
? Familiarity with water quality monitoring and Best Management Practices to address NPS pollution.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Interested applicants need to complete and submit a Direct Hire Application, cover letter and a detailed resume to:
Natural Resources Service Center
Bonnie Gray, HR Manager
155 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0155
You may email all of the required documentation to: NRSCdirecthireapplications@maine.gov - OR - you may fax your material to 207-287-2216.
All Direct Hire Application materials must be received no later than 5:00 pm on the closing date of this posting. Direct Hire Application forms can be obtained by accessing the NRSC website at http://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/application.shtml or by contacting the NRSC Personnel Office at 624-6370.
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Benefits:
Value of State?s share of Employee?s Retirement = 15.85% of pay
Value of State-paid Dental Insurance: $13.13 biweekly
Value of State-paid Health Insurance**:
Level 1: 100% State Contribution = $427.57 biweekly (employee pays nothing)
Level 2: 95% State Contribution = $406.19 biweekly (Employee pays: 5%)
Level 3: 90% State Contribution = $384.81 biweekly (Employee pays: 10%)
Level 4: 85% State Contribution = $363.43 biweekly (Employee pays: 15%)
*Active State employees will remain at their current level, based on wages and status with regard to the health credit premium program.
Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
CONSERVATION AIDE 0 (2) SEASONAL POSITIONS
Department/Bureau: The Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Quality
Open: November 20, 2005 Close: Until filled
Class Code: 9455 Location: Augusta
Position Number: 08300-1781 and 08330-1286 Position Type: Seasonal Full Time
Grade: 06 Salary Range: $11.15 - $14.18/hr (includes 7.5% sal adj)
CONSERVATION AIDE
The Department of Environmental Protection?s Division of Water Quality Management is accepting applications to fill a seasonal position (from approximately (June 19th to August 18th) for Conservation Aide in the Augusta region.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: These Conservation Aides will assist the OBD Inspection Coordinator with inspection of Overboard Discharge treatment systems in Maine. (OBD systems are specialized wastewater treatment systems that treat household or commercial sewage and then discharge the treated effluent to a receiving water body.) Duties include: Use of a State vehicle to travel throughout Maine, mostly coastal areas, to locate facilities utilizing OBD systems; inspection and documentation of systems; meet with/contact owners about their system?s operation; coordinate with service contractors to facilitate repair work; follow up on failed inspections; and data entry/management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, and have knowledge or experience in conservation work or a high school diploma or equivalent.
Preference will be given to those with knowledge of biological processes, chemistry, engineering, process equipment maintenance, computer operations and database operations.
Email, photocopied and facsimile applications are accepted (see left panel of this posting). The Department is not responsible for late receipt of applications due to mail service or faxing malfunctions.
Job offer to new hire is conditional upon verification of credentials, criminal records, and driver?s license check if applicable.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Candidates interested in this position must submit a Direct Hire Application, cover letter and resume to:
Natural Resources Service Center
Bonnie Gray, HR Manager
155 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0155
You can email all of the required documentation to: NRSCdirecthireapplications@maine.gov - OR - you may fax your material to 207-287-2216.
All Direct Hire Application materials must be received no later than 5:00 pm on the closing date of this posting: Direct Hire Application forms can be obtained by accessing the NRSC website at http://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/application.shtml or by contacting the NRSC Personnel Office at 624-6390.
Email, photocopied and facsimile applications are accepted. The Department is not responsible for late receipt of applications due to mail service or faxing malfunctions. Job offer to new hire is conditional upon verification of credentials, criminal records, and driver?s license check if applicable.
Benefits:
Value of State?s share of Employee?s Retirement = 15.3% of pay
Value of State-paid Dental Insurance: $13.13 biweekly
Value of State-paid Health Insurance**:
Level 1: 100% State Contribution = $427.57 biweekly (employee pays nothing)
Level 2: 95% State Contribution = $406.19 biweekly (Employee pays: 5%)
Level 3: 90% State Contribution = $384.81 biweekly (Employee pays: 10%)
Level 4: 85% State Contribution = $363.43 biweekly (Employee pays: 15%)
*Active State employees will remain at their current level, based on wages and status with regard to the health credit premium program.
Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
CONSERVATION AIDE (2) SEASONAL POSITIONS
Department/Bureau:
Open: November 20, 2005 Close: Until filled
Class Code: Location:
Position Number: Position Type:
Grade: Salary Range:
Benefits:
Value of State-paid Dental Insurance: $13.13 biweekly
Value of State-paid Health Insurance**:
Level 1: 100% State Contribution = $427.57 biweekly (employee pays nothing)
Level 2: 95% State Contribution = $406.19 biweekly (Employee pays: 5%)
Level 3: 90% State Contribution = $384.81 biweekly (Employee pays: 10%)
Level 4: 85% State Contribution = $363.43 biweekly (Employee pays: 15%)
*Active State employees will remain at their current level, based on wages and status with regard to the health credit premium program.
Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
CONSERVATION AIDE (2) SEASONAL POSITIONS
Department/Bureau:
Open: November 20, 2005 Close: Until filled
Class Code: Location:
Position Number: Position Type:
Grade: Salary Range:
Benefits:
Value of State-paid Dental Insurance: $13.13 biweekly
Value of State-paid Health Insurance**:
Level 1: 100% State Contribution = $427.57 biweekly (employee pays nothing)
Level 2: 95% State Contribution = $406.19 biweekly (Employee pays: 5%)
Level 3: 90% State Contribution = $384.81 biweekly (Employee pays: 10%)
Level 4: 85% State Contribution = $363.43 biweekly (Employee pays: 15%)
*Active State employees will remain at their current level, based on wages and status with regard to the health credit premium program.
Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Department/Bureau: Inland Fisheries & Wildlife
Open: Close: Until filled
Class Code: 9352 Location: Strong
Position Number: 01868-0051 Position Type: Full Time
Grade: 25 Salary Range: $45,656.00 to $62,504.00* (*includes 5.5% salary adj.)
BIOLOGIST II - (Fisheries)
The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is seeking to fill a Regional Fisheries Biologist vacancy in the GStrong area.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This supervisory position engages in professional scientific work to conserve, enhance, and restore freshwater fishery resources in Maine?s Rangeley Lakes region, working as the Regional Fisheries Biologist from the Strong Regional Headquarters. The successful candidate will administer, supervise, and coordinate various regional fishery management program responsibilities including development and evaluation of fish stocking programs and fishing regulations, review and assessment of proposed natural resource alterations, identification and development of water access projects, development and implementation of comprehensive fishery inventory, survey, monitoring, and other biological data collection programs. This position provides technical support to the Department, other state and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and the public; represents the Department at public meetings; and routinely analyzes fishery data and prepares technical reports.
Preference will be given to those that have strong interpersonal and organizatinal skills as well as hands on experience directly related to freshwater fisheries management such as:
* Experience sampling fish populations through a variety of field methods
* Experience with habitat restroration/improfement/protection
* Experience working with members of the public on freshwater fisheries issues
* Experience entering and analyzing fisheries data in SAS/Access/Excel/ArcMap
* Experience writing technical reports and popular articles relating to fisheries
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelors Degree in Biology, Fisheries Management, or related field -AND- three (3) years experience in laboratory or field research of fish and wildlife including experience in a supervisory capacity. Directly related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS: As part of the application process you must address each question below in order to be scored properly [please use separate sheets of paper].
- Please describe your education in ecology, biology, and fisheries management and how it relates to this position.
- Please describe your experience in freshwater fishery management as it relates to:
a. Inventorying, surveying, and monitoring inland fishery resources.
b. Designing and conducting angler sport fish surveys.
c. Promulgation and evaluation of fishing regulations.
d. Habitat restoration/improvement/protection.
e. Environmental reviews for state/federal agencies.
- Describe your experience in developing, administering, and coordinating a comprehensive fishery management program.
- Describe your experience in preparing technical and popular articles/reports relating to fisheries.
- Describe your experiences interacting with the public on controversial fisheries issues and how you included the public?s input.
- Describe your supervisory and leadership experience and style.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Candidates interested in this position must submit a Direct Hire Application, Cover Letter, detailed Resume and answers to the Supplemental Questions to:
Natural Resources Service Center
Kathy Weymouth, HR Manager
155 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
When filling out the application be sure you use the Class Code: 9352.
You may email all of the required documentation to: NRSCdirecthireapplications@maine.gov - OR - you can fax your material to 207-287-2216
All Direct Hire Application materials must be received no later than 5:00 pm on the closing date of this posting: Direct Hire Application forms can be obtained by accessing the NRSC website at http://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/application.shtml or by contacting the NRSC Personnel Office at 624-6370.
Benefits:
Value of State?s share of Employee?s Retirement = 15.12% of pay
Value of State-paid Dental Insurance: $13.13 biweekly
Value of State-paid Health Insurance**:
Level 1: 100% State Contribution = $427.57 biweekly (employee pays nothing)
Level 2: 95% State Contribution = $406.19 biweekly (Employee pays: 5%)
Level 3: 90% State Contribution = $384.81 biweekly (Employee pays: 10%)
Level 4: 85% State Contribution = $363.43 biweekly (Employee pays: 15%)
*Active State employees will remain at their current level, based on wages and status with regard to the health credit premium program.
Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Department/Bureau:
Open: November 17, 2017 Close: Until filled
Class Code: Location:
Position Number: Position Type:
Grade: Salary Range:
Benefits:
Value of State-paid Dental Insurance: $13.13 biweekly
Value of State-paid Health Insurance**:
Level 1: 100% State Contribution = $427.57 biweekly (employee pays nothing)
Level 2: 95% State Contribution = $406.19 biweekly (Employee pays: 5%)
Level 3: 90% State Contribution = $384.81 biweekly (Employee pays: 10%)
Level 4: 85% State Contribution = $363.43 biweekly (Employee pays: 15%)
*Active State employees will remain at their current level, based on wages and status with regard to the health credit premium program.
Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Department/Bureau:
Open: November 17, 2017 Close: December 4, 2017
Class Code: Location:
Position Number: Position Type:
Grade: Salary Range:
Benefits:
Value of State-paid Dental Insurance: $13.13 biweekly
Value of State-paid Health Insurance**:
Level 1: 100% State Contribution = $427.57 biweekly (employee pays nothing)
Level 2: 95% State Contribution = $406.19 biweekly (Employee pays: 5%)
Level 3: 90% State Contribution = $384.81 biweekly (Employee pays: 10%)
Level 4: 85% State Contribution = $363.43 biweekly (Employee pays: 15%)
*Active State employees will remain at their current level, based on wages and status with regard to the health credit premium program.
Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Department/Bureau:
Open: November 29, 2017 Close: December 12, 2017
Class Code: Location:
Position Number: Position Type:
Grade: Salary Range:
Benefits:
Value of State-paid Dental Insurance: $13.13 biweekly
Value of State-paid Health Insurance**:
Level 1: 100% State Contribution = $427.57 biweekly (employee pays nothing)
Level 2: 95% State Contribution = $406.19 biweekly (Employee pays: 5%)
Level 3: 90% State Contribution = $384.81 biweekly (Employee pays: 10%)
Level 4: 85% State Contribution = $363.43 biweekly (Employee pays: 15%)
*Active State employees will remain at their current level, based on wages and status with regard to the health credit premium program.
Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
Department/Bureau:
Open: December 5, 2017 Close: December 28, 2017
Class Code: Location:
Position Number: Position Type:
Grade: Salary Range:
Benefits:
Value of State-paid Dental Insurance: $13.13 biweekly
Value of State-paid Health Insurance**:
Level 1: 100% State Contribution = $427.57 biweekly (employee pays nothing)
Level 2: 95% State Contribution = $406.19 biweekly (Employee pays: 5%)
Level 3: 90% State Contribution = $384.81 biweekly (Employee pays: 10%)
Level 4: 85% State Contribution = $363.43 biweekly (Employee pays: 15%)
*Active State employees will remain at their current level, based on wages and status with regard to the health credit premium program.
Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
